At first, there was nothing unusual about this leaf.
In this void of desolation, it was fragile beyond measure.
But as time passed, the aura of life upon the leaf grew ever richer.
Green radiance churned ceaselessly, and the entire leaf began to beat like a heart—thump, thump, thump.
The leaf entered the Niemo Domain.
It slowly descended from the void of the Niemo Domain.
The Niemo Domain was a world ruled by the Devil Race.
Yet among the Nine Domains, the Devil Race here held no high status. Rumor had it that these devils were merely Survivors.
Though this world was governed by the Devil Race, as its rulers, they did not take part in establishing its order.
Instead, they turned a blind eye and let the native inhabitants develop naturally.
Thus, after countless years, humanity remained the most populous race in this world.
Tianlong Empire, Shuyang County, Fanhai Fish Village.
The morning veil of light shone down from the horizon, and the long-unseen sun cast its gentle rays across the land.
Several consecutive days of heavy rain had left the whole world feeling stifling and dreary.
The weather was somewhat chilly, while the cleared sky appeared exceptionally blue.
Wu Zhaodi, the tomboy of the fishing village, carried a bundle of clothes to the shore. Several older women had come with her to do their laundry as well.
The clear seawater stretched as far as the eye could see.
The women picked their spots and scrubbed their clothes against washboards. The young girl named Wu Zhaodi was in no hurry.
She removed the band from her wrist and tied up all her raven-black hair before beginning to wash her clothes.
"Zhaodi, I heard that the County Princess's son from Shuyang County took a liking to you last time. Why